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In 1876, Pacific University celebrated one of its early commencement ceremonies with a special distinction: Pacific became one of the first universities in the United States to welcome Japanese citizens to its alumni ranks.
The HeartMic
Pacific University has received its first patent, marking the beginning of a new, entrepreneurial chapter for the university. It's for a device called HeartMic.
Trombley Square
The results of the Undergraduate Student Senate election for the 2021-2022 academic year have been released. 
We remember ... Black Lives Matter
Pacific University reaffirms its commitment to anti-racism work.
The School of Pharmacy plans curriculum adjustments to better serve students in an evolving healthcare field.
Entrance to Pacific University
The Staff Senate has reopened the Pacific University Staff Emergency Fund to assist staff experiencing hardship and unexpected expenses due to the pandemic or other unforeseen circumstances. 
Keya Mitra
Keya Mitra won the Tobias Wolff Award for Fiction for her story "Immigrant Delay Disease," for the Bellingham Review's 2021 Literary Contest. 
Ann Tong PharmD '21
Ann Tong PharmD ’21 is a recipient of Pacific University School of Pharmacy’s Merck Academic Excellence Award.
Social justice mural at Glen park
Seema Khatcherian ’21 and Karsen Buck ’21 receive the Bevin McCarthy Spirit of Civic Engagement award for their work as the co-founders of a social justice mural in Forest Grove, Ore.
Dr. Evan Liu PT '12, DPT '15
Please join the Physical Therapy Program in congratulating Dr. Evan Liu ’12, DPT ’15, who recently completed the Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy at Regis University. 

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